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Re: Storing Parts

To: "Kai M. Radicke" <kmr@pil.net>
Subject: Re: Storing Parts
From: Jim Juhas <james.f.juhas@snet.net>
Date: Mon, 07 Aug 2000 09:01:07 -0400
I made my own mixture of kerosene and motor oil, then put it in a cheap or used
spray bottle.  Although I visit these parts somewhat regularly, the coating
seems to stay in place for an unexpectedly long time.  This mixture works for
lots of other tool lubrication tasks as well.  I even spray my handsaws with it.

I store my cranks standing on end, on a somewhat greasy metal-topped table, and
cams lie down on a shelf lined with old carpet.  That holds the oil residue
nicely.

"Kai M. Radicke" wrote:

> How would you store, for the long term, parts such as crankshafts and
> camshafts without having to worry about oxidation setting in or "shelf wear"
> on the surfaces?
>
> I am not thrilled at all with Cosmoline, many Stanpart/BMC/BL parts were
> coated with this wax like substance, and for storage time not exceeding a
> couple of years it works fine.  However, it seems that storing anything five
> or more years the stuff doesn't adhere to the surface of the part well,
> allowing air and moisture to get underneath the Cosmoline skin and
> accumulate.
>
> I have thought about using Desmo (brand) wax tape, but can not locate any in
> the USA.  I've read about it being used to wrap chassis in this tape so they
> will not rot or allow water in.  It is apparently a very sticky waxy tape
> that is a real pita to install because of it's stickiness.  Cons?  I bet
> cleaning it off of the part is a real task.
>
> So what are the solutions for long term part storage?
>
> Thanks!
>
> --
> Kai M. Radicke -- kai@radiohead.net
> 1974 Triumph TR-6S (as in supercharged!)
> 1966 MGB-RB (as in rusty basketcase!)


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